Israel will strike Tehran if attacked by Iran, senior figure warns
Giving an exclusive interview to Elaph [an Arabic news site], Israeli Defense Minister said in his remarks that they heart many (Iranian) threats, adding that if they attacked Tel Aviv, they would strike Tehran.
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- Published Date: 12:00 | 26 April 2018
- Modified Date: 04:11 | 26 April 2018
Israel's defense minister says in an interview with an Arabic news site that his country will strike back if attacked by archenemy Iran.
Avigdor Lieberman tells Elaph: "We hear many (Iranian) threats ... but if they attack Tel Aviv we will strike Tehran."
The interview was published Thursday as he was in the U.S. for talks with defense officials.
There has been a spike in hostile rhetoric between the bitter rivals since an airstrike on a military base in Syria that Iran and Russia blamed on Israel.
Syria's ally Iran has threatened to respond.
Israel views Iran as a serious threat due to its nuclear and missile programs, support of violent regional groups and frequent calls for the destruction of the Jewish state.
It has warned it will not tolerate Iran establishing itself militarily in neighboring Syria.